Its most recent eruption about 2,200 years ago caused part of the mountain to collapse.

At the base of the mountain is Yufuin, a tourist town famous for its onsen.

Some onsen baths in the town offer a view of Mount Yufu.

There are other routes from Yufu City and Higashi Tozanguchi Bus Stop.

From the summit, Beppu Bay, Yufuin, and the Kujū Mountain Range are visible.